Supply chain regionalization: Russia-Ukraine, Geopolitics, ESG
The Russia-Ukraine conflict, geopolitics, and ESG (environment, social, and corporate governance) compliance are accelerating the tendency of the global semiconductor supply chain to regionalize. Regionalization is becoming a mid-to-long term trend a.....»»
Facing “financial crisis,” Russia on pace for lowest launch total in 6 decades
"This forces us to build a new economy in severe conditions." Enlarge / A Soyuz 2.1b rocket booster with a Frigate upper stage block, the Meteor-M 2-1 meteorological satellite, and 18 small satellites launched from the Vostochny.....»»
M4 MacBook Pro updates could be imminent with display shipments starting
Rumors haven't been able to nail down when an M4 MacBook Pro refresh would occur, but display shipments from the supply chain could indicate an impending announcement in the fall.MacBook ProThe rumor mill believes that Apple will be bringing out a bu.....»»
Recycling can help fill battery materials shortages
Battery manufacturing scrap and spent EV and electronic device batteries provide a ready supply of needed materials.....»»
Supply of minerals lags EV policy demands
Despite a lull, EV battery mineral shortages are expected to grow as autos compete with the demand from other industries......»»
Changing food consumers" choices may help cut greenhouse gases
Planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions associated with the global food supply chains induced by diets could fall by 17% if people change their food choices towards more plant-based diets, a new study reveals......»»
Google abruptly shuts down AdSense in Russia as tensions with Kremlin escalate
Russia-based YouTubers, in particular, will likely lose significant revenues. Enlarge (credit: Gary Hershorn / Contributor | Corbis News) Google announced Monday that it's shutting down all AdSense accounts in Russia due.....»»
LG Display wants compensation for Apple Watch MicroLED project closure
LG Display has seemingly become the latest victim of Apple's apparent cancellation of microLED displays for the Apple Watch, but the supply chain partner is seeking compensation for the project's closure.An Apple Watch Ultra displayThe cancellation o.....»»
When to expect new AirPods and what the rumors are saying
Rumors, supply chain reports, and just the length of time since Apple last updated its AirPods range mean it's likely to release new ones soon — and their features may already be known.AirPods are soon to be refreshedWhile most rumors and leaks are.....»»
The role of employee awareness in preventing supply chain attacks
The role of employee awareness in preventing supply chain attacks.....»»
Russian invasion of Ukraine could have lasting impacts on global economy, environment: Study
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine stretches into its third year, international trade has felt the effects as sanctions on Russian exports have expanded. Now researchers have found that the invasion may not only have significant short-term impacts on.....»»
Panelists say treat talent recruitment like a supply chain to attract skilled workers
Recruiting and retaining top employees will require work by companies, schools and state policymakers, experts said at the 2024 CAR Management Briefing Seminars......»»
In world first, Russian chess player poisons rival’s board with mercury
At least it wasn't novichok. Enlarge / Amina Abakarova allegedly spreading mercury on her rival's chess board. Russia is no stranger to unique poisonings. State agents have been known to use everything from polonium-lac.....»»
Search for local EV battery materials is on amid U.S.-China trade tensions
More should be done to secure critical materials for electric vehicle batteries as the EV supply chain in the U.S. grows in the coming years, executives said at the CAR Management Briefing Seminars......»»
Sonic executive calls out automakers for inventory pileups
Sonic said its days' supply for some brands is as much as 200 days......»»
Decades of PC building advice was just overturned
The 80 Plus certification has been the marker of a quality power supply for decades, but it's slowly biting the dust......»»
iPhone 16 mass production begins, on time for mid-September launch
A new supply chain report says that iPhone 16 production began in June, but since then has ramped up in sufficient numbers to bode well for availability in mid-September.Renders of the iPhone 16 rangeFollowing both the initial production runs beginni.....»»
Ukraine pierces Russian border, triggering fierce clashes
Ukraine pierces Russian border, triggering fierce clashes.....»»
Russia warns Ukraine: peace terms will only get worse
Russia warns Ukraine: peace terms will only get worse.....»»
Mexico invites Putin to presidential inauguration, Russia"s Izvestia newspaper says
Mexico invites Putin to presidential inauguration, Russia"s Izvestia newspaper says.....»»
OpenWrt dominates, but vulnerabilities persist in OT/IoT router firmware
Forescout has published a new report examining the current state of the software supply chain in OT/IoT routers. The study uncovered that OT and IoT cellular routers and those used in small offices and homes contain outdated software components assoc.....»»